Author Archives: hogie2005

Models for Happiness

Posted on September 18, 2019

Our usual modes for happiness- the hedonist who only lives for pleasure in the moment and the rat racer who postpones gratification for the purpose of attaining some future goal- do not work for most people, because they ignore our … Continue reading →

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Just Do It

Posted on September 7, 2019

In his 1980 book, The Way of the Peaceful Warrior, Millman writes: To change the course of your life, choose one of two basic methods: 1- You can direct your energy and attention toward trying to fix your mind, find … Continue reading →

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Commitment versus Meaning

Posted on September 5, 2019

From “The Joy of Leadership” by Tal Ben-Shar: Meaningfulness is about the connection we feel toward an activity- whether we experience it as personally significant and aligned with our ideals. Commitment is about the motivation or energy we bring to … Continue reading →

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Embracing a Learning Culture

Posted on July 16, 2019

Received job tasking this morning to provide feedback to headquarters consolidating tools, resources, initiatives, and best practices that complement a “Culture of Excellence.” I found the tasking striking for two reasons. First, relating to a book I’m currently reading, “The … Continue reading →

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“Discipline Equals Freedom: Field Manual” by Jocko Willink

Posted on November 22, 2018

What better time to remind ourselves of the importance of discipline than as the holidays come to full swing. The distractions and off-ramps that take us farther from our goals are abundant. I’m not saying that these distractions are bad. … Continue reading →

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“Battle Leadership” by Adolf von Schell

Posted on November 20, 2018

Pulled a few lessons from “Battle Leadership” by Adolf von Schell. Interesting perspective considering von Schell was an active German Army Infantry officer. This book is a collection of lectures given by von Schell to the U.S. Army Infantry School … Continue reading →

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“Kitchen Confidential” by Anthony Bourdain

Posted on November 19, 2018

When my wife and I heard about Anthony Bourdain’s death, we were both shocked and saddened. To learn that he had taken his own life was even more shocking. Sadly, the impetus for reading “Kitchen Confidential” was his death, although … Continue reading →

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